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...education seems to be subsumed by processes and structures, dominated by an overemphasis on what might be seen as component parts of any wider goal (e.g. types of behaviour, grades, particular bits of subject knowledge, certain skills, school identity). Consequently, many learners can be disabled by what schools offer and expect. [teacher telling off a chilld] Doing the...

...education and embarking on a new career can be daunting. If you’re looking for some support, this collection of FREE courses from The Open University is here to give you a helping hand…...OpenLearn is the FREE learning platform of The Open University and this collection of content is designed to help you as you embark on your new career, be that providing some ideas...

...open to people. Differences in how we think and function in the world can make access to education harder. This is one of the reasons we have developed this hub of resources to help you understand more about the differences in how people think and better understand the impact this has upon their lives. If you are neurodivergent yourself, you will also find a range of...

...resources from universities in Wales to help you take your first steps into higher education...[Four students sitting at a table smiling] So, you’re heading to university! It’s an exciting prospect, but you’re sure to have questions about what’s in store. That’s why we have pulled together resources from universities in Wales to help make your time in higher...

...Open University's Education courses. Digital badged courses, such as those on OpenLearn, have become a popular means of recognising achievement for learners, particularly in support of career development. Because they have been around for over ten years now, we know that they are used to recognise learning, to motivate, to provide a means of demonstrating professional...

...opening of a new chapter. I had always wanted to go to university so I investigated. Initially it was quite hard to find out what support was available and whether or not I would be able to afford it. I found out that with a tight budget, resourcefulness, and the aim to study extremely hard, I’d be able to do it. So, in September 2005, I started the course as a single...